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FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette Of TUESDAY, the igft of MAY, 1942 published by Registered as a newspaper

FRIDAY, 22 MAY, 1942

Air Ministry, ammunition was expended. This has 22nd May, 1942. served in France and Britain. He has destroyed 6 hostile aircraft. . Distinguished Flying Cross. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of Squadron Leader Arthur Waite OLDROYD, gallantry displayed in flying operations against A.F.C. (37889), Reserve of Air Force Officers, the enemy: — No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. Distinguished Service Order. Acting Reginald Wiseman BROWN (104694), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Acting Wing Commander Ian Richard GLEED, No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. D.F.C. (37800). Squadron Leader Oldroyd and Flying This officer has led his wing on 26 sorties Officer Brown were the captain and navigator over enemy territory. He has always dis- respectively of an aircraft, detailed to attack played a fine fighting spirit which, combined the Skoda Works at Pilsen. Dense cloud was with his masterly leadership and keenness, experienced in the last 200 miles to the target has set an inspiring example. Wing Com- but, owing to the navigational skill of Flying mander Gleed has destroyed at least 12 enemy Officer Brown, the objective was reached and aircraft, 2 of which he shot down at night. located 5 minutes before the estimated time. •Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross. Very heavy anti-aircraft fire was encountered and the aircraft was repeatedly hit. Despite Wing Commander- Tristram Barnard de la Poer this, Squadron Leader Oldroyd remained over BERESFORD, D.F.C. (33156). the target for a considerable time. On the In April, 1942, this officer led his wing return journey the aircraft was held by with much success. In the course of many searchlights and subjected to further anti- sorties, 7 enemy aircraft were definitely aircraft fire, which was evaded successfully. destroyed; a further 6 were probably Later, the aircraft was engaged by a Junkers destroyed and others were damaged. Wing 88, fire from which caused damage to the oil Commander Beresford himself probably system, the port landing wheel and the petrol destroyed i and damaged 2 of them. This tanks. Throughout this combat Squadron officer has displayed great skill and masterly Leader Oldroyd displayed skill and courage leadership which, combined with his gallantry, of a high standard which contributed largely have set a splendid example. to the safe return of his aircraft and crew. Flying Officer Brown has continually dis- Squadron Leader Derek Harland WARD, D.F.C. played great skill and courage, and has (40786), No. 73 Squadron. always identified his targets under extremely This officer is a skilful and keen fighter difficult and hazardous conditions. pilot. One night in May, 1942, he led a formation'of aircraft in an attack on Barce. Acting Squadron Leader Osgood -Villiers - The aerodrome and a dispersal area were HANBURY (81357), Royal Air Force Volunteer successfully attacked and, during the opera- Reserve, No. 260 Squadron. - tion, Squadron Leader Ward shot down a In April, 1942, this.officer led a successful large aircraft which was approaching the sortie against an enemy force of bombers, aerodrome and engaged another before his escorted by fighters, which attempted to raid